Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-192) and index.

Understanding complex care -- Complex care in context -- Socioeconomics in complex care -- Strategies in complex care -- Multidisciplinary management -- Shared decision-making -- Complex care in mental health / Eleri Jones -- Complex care in adults -- Complex care in learning disabilities / Sam Greedy and Nick Preddy -- Children living with complexity.

Working with people living with complex health needs is an everyday part of the nursing role. It requires an understanding of different conditions and comorbidities, of the societal and political factors that influence them and of the health and social care services available to manage them. This book connects the dots between the biological, social, and psychological drivers that add complexity to care. From knowledge of key concepts like polypharmacy and the social and political determinants of health, to practical skills in assessment and shared decision making, this book will provide you with a holistic understanding of complex care. -- Provided by publisher.